Double-Row Angular Contact Roller Rings RW Adopts double-row rollers. Achieves high rigidity, high accuracy and compactness. Directly mounts securely, no presser flange required. For details, visit THK at www.thk.com *Product information is updated regularly on the THK website. CATALOG No.361E 007-0710_H1.indd 1 10.8.6 9:05:19 PM Double-Row Angular Contact Roller Rings Double-row, and simple. Achieves high rigidity, high accuracy and compactness. By integrating double-row small-diameter rollers on the raceway, the number of rollers incorporated in this new model (RW228) is approximately 5 times that of Cross-Roller Ring model RU*. While maintaining the compactness, it achieves higher rigidity and accuracy and a lower torque. In addition, the inner and outer rings in integrated structures have mounting holes, allowing the product to be directly mounted to the machine. * Previous Cross-Roller Ring model RU 1 007-0710_P01-P02.indd 1 10.8.18 2:59:32 PM ● Adopts Inner and Outer Rings that has Integrated Structures High rigidity and high accuracy ● Utilizes Small-diameter Rollers Lower torque The inner ring and the outer ring of model RW have integral structures to realize a Model RW adopts small-diameter rollers to reduce the friction coefficient and realize a high level of part rigidity. Since the inner ring and the outer ring are machined to lower torque and low-temperature rise characteristics. have mounting bolt holes, and the size and number of the mounting bolt holes are optimally designed, the deformation of the raceway resulting from the mounting can be minimized and stable rotational performance can be achieved. In addition, the ● Adopts Double-row Unidirectional Rollers increased machining accuracy results in high rotational accuracy (see Accuracy Standards on page 5). Increased rigidity Despite having almost the same dimensions as the previous Cross-Roller Ring model Optimal design of the mounting hole RU*, model RW has rows of raceways twice that of model RU and has a DB structure to increase the rigidity. High rigidity with a integrated outer ring structure Inner ring (with mounting holes) High rigidity with a integrated inner ring structure Double-row unidirectional rollers Outer ring (with mounting holes) ×10-4 Theoretical Rigidity Comparison between RU228 and RW228 θ [rad] RU228 RW228 Moment [kN-m] ×10-4 Theoretical Rigidity Comparison between RU297 and RW297 θ [rad] RU297 RW297 Moment [kN-m] ×10-4 Theoretical Rigidity Comparison between RU445 and RW445 θ [rad] RU445 RW445 Moment [kN-m] ●RW228 ●RW297 ●RW445 (outer diameter: 295 mm; inner diameter: 160 mm) (outer diameter: 380 mm; inner diameter: 210 mm) (outer diameter: 540 mm; inner diameter: 350 mm) 2 007-0710_P01-P02.indd 2 10.8.18 2:59:35 PM Product Overview Double-Row Angular Contact Roller Rings <RW> Nominal Life The service life is obtained from the following equation. fT・C L= fw・PC 10 3 ( ) 106 Temperature factor fT [Nominal Life] 1.0 0.9 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.5 100 150 200 250 Temperature of the bearing unit (°C) L : C PC fT fW : : : : Nominal life (the total number of revolutions that 90% of a group of identical Double-Row Angular Contact Roller Rings units operating under the same conditions can achieve without showing flaking from rolling fatigue) Basic dynamic load rating* [N] Dynamic equivalent radial load [N] Temperature factor (see Fig. 1) Load factor (see Table 1) * The basic dynamic load rating (C) of model RW shows the radial load with interlocked direction and magnitude, under which the nominal life (L) is 1 million revolutions when a Fig. 1 Temperature factor (fT) Note) The normal service temperature is 80°C or below. If the product is to be used at a higher temperature, contact THK. Table 1 Load Factor (fw) Service conditions fw Smooth motion without impact 1 to 1.2 Normal motion 1.2 to 1.5 group of identical model RW units independently operate under the same conditions. The basic dynamic load rating (C) is indicated in the specification tables. Motion with severe impact [Dynamic Equivalent Radial Load: PC] 1.5 to 3 Moment (M) The dynamic equivalent radial load is obtained from the following equation. Axial load (Fa) ( PC=X・ Fr+ 2M +Y・Fa dp ) PC : Dynamic equivalent radial load [N] X : Fr : Fa : M : Radial load [N] Axial load [N] Moment [N-mm] Y : dp : Dynamic radial factor (see Table 2) Dynamic axial factor (see Table 2) Roller pitch circle diameter [mm] If Fr = 0 [N] and M = 0 [N-mm], assume that X = 0.67 and Y = 0.67. For service life calculation with a preload taken into account, contact THK. Radial load (Fr) Moment (M) Table 2 Dynamic Radial Factor and Dynamic Axial Factor Classification Fa Fr+2M/dp Fa Fr+2M/dp X Y ≦1.5 1 0.45 >1.5 0.67 0.67 [Calculating the Service Life Time] The service life time of model RW is obtained from the following equation. For Rotary Motion Lh= Lh : L nr 60 Service life time [h] nr : Rotation speed per minute [min-1] 3 007-0710_P03-H4.indd 3 10.8.18 2:44:30 PM Static Safety Factor The basic static load rating C0 refers to the static load with constant direction and magnitude, under which the calculated contact stress in the center of the contact area between the roller and the raceway load is 4,000 [MPa] (if the contact stress exceeds this value, performance may be affected). This value is indicated as “C 0” in the specification tables. When a load is statically or dynamically applied, it is necessary to consider the static safety factor as shown below. Table 3 Static Safety Factor (fS) C0 =fs P0 fS : C0 : P0 : Load conditions Lower limit of fS Normal load 1 to 2 Impact load 2 to 3 Static safety factor (see Table 3) Basic static load rating [N] Static equivalent radial load [N] [Static Equivalent Radial Load: P0] Moment (M) The static equivalent radial load of model RW is obtained from the following equation. Axial load (Fa) 2M P0=X0・ Fr+ +Y0・Fa dp ( P0 : Fr : Fa : M : ) Static equivalent radial load [N] Radial load [N] Axial load [N] Moment [N-mm] X0 : Y0 : dp : Radial load (Fr) Moment (M) Static radial factor (X0 = 1) Static axial factor (Y0 = 0.44) Roller pitch circle diameter [mm] Permissible Load Table 4 shows the permissible load of model RW. The permissible load value takes into account the tightening strength of the mounting bolts. Consider the difference in the permissible loads between with and without a housing. If the applied radial load or moment is large, it is Recommended to insert the product into a housing. (For housing design, also see sections “Fit” and “Designing Peripheral Parts” on page 6). Without housing With housing Table 4 Permissible Load of Model RW Without housing With housing Model No. Radial [kN] Axial [kN] Moment [kN-m] Radial [kN] Axial [kN] Moment [kN-m] RW228 7.5 54.4 2.3 26.6 54.4 3.0 RW297 12.1 97.1 5.0 47.6 97.1 7.1 RW445 16.2 219 9.8 107 219 24 4 007-0710_P03-H4.indd 4 10.8.18 2:44:32 PM Product Overview Double-Row Angular Contact Roller Rings <RW> Accuracy Standards Model RW is manufactured with the accuracy and the dimensional tolerance in Tables 5 to 8. [Rotational Accuracy] Table 5 Rotational Accuracy of the Inner Ring of Model RW Unit: μm Radial runout tolerance of the inner ring Axial runout tolerance of the inner ring Model No. Grade P5 Grade P4 Grade P2 Grade USP Grade TSP Grade P5 Grade P4 Grade P2 Grade USP Grade TSP RW228 8 6 5 2.5 2.5 8 6 5 2.5 2.5 RW297 10 8 5 3 3 10 8 5 3 3 RW445 15 12 7 4 4 15 12 7 4 4 Note) For model RW, grade P5 is the standard rotational accuracy. (Not indicated in model number.) Table 6 Rotational Accuracy of the Outer Ring of Model RW Unit: μm Radial runout tolerance of the outer ring Axial runout tolerance of the outer ring Model No. Grade P5 Grade P4 Grade P2 Grade USP Grade P5 Grade P4 Grade P2 Grade USP RW228 18 11 7 4 18 11 7 4 RW297 20 13 8 5 20 13 8 5 RW445 25 16 10 7 25 16 10 7 Note) For model RW, grade P5 is the standard rotational accuracy. (Not indicated in model number.) [Wobbling Accuracy (Inner Ring of Grade TSP Only)] Probe Height measurement Wobbling Accuracy refers to the pure rotational accuracy of the bearing calculated by subtracting the profile accuracy (roundness and flatness) from the rotational accuracy of the bearing. Measurement conditions: “height measurement” = “roller pitch circle diameter” Table 7 Wobbling Accuracy of Model RW Unit: μm Grade TSP Model No. Radial direction Axial direction RW228 2 2 RW297 2 2 RW445 2 2 Roller pitch circle diameter Method for wobbling accuracy measurement [Dimensional Accuracy] Table 8 Dimensional Tolerance of Bearing Inner Diameter, Outer Diameter and Width of Model RW Unit: μm Dimensional tolerance of bearing inner diameter dm Dimensional tolerance of bearing outer diameter Dm Dimensional tolerance of bearing width B Model No. Upper Lower Upper Lower Upper Lower RW228 0 −25 0 −35 0 −100 RW297 0 −30 0 −40 0 −100 RW445 0 −40 0 −50 0 −150 Note) dm and Dm represent the arithmetic mean values of the maximum diameter and the minimum diameter obtained through two-point measurement of the bearing inner diameter and the bearing outer diameter. 5 007-0710_P03-H4.indd 5 10.8.18 2:44:32 PM Radial Clearance The radial clearance of model RW is adjusted to a negative value (preloaded) before shipment, which is controlled with the starting torque of the product. Table 9 shows the specification values for the starting torque of model RW. Table 9 Radial Clearance of Model RW Starting torque [N-m] Model No. Minimum Maximum RW228 1 10 RW297 3 20 RW445 10 65 Note) The starting torque does not include seal resistance. Fit Although the design of model RW does not require a fitted housing, if positioning accuracy is required or a large load is applied, it is recommended to insert the product into a housing with a fit tolerance of g6 for the shaft and H7 for the hole (also see section “Permissible Load” on page 4, and section “Designing Peripheral Parts” below). If higher rigidity is required, it is recommended to measure the inner and outer diameters of the bearing and to use a slight interference fit (approximately 0 to 5 μm) that corresponds to the measurements. * If an interference fit is used, provide tapped hole for ring removal in the bearing/housing. Designing Peripheral Parts Table 10 shows the recommended machining accuracy for the peripheral parts (shaft and housing) to which model RW is to be installed. Table 10 Recommended Machining Accuracy of Model RW s Mating Part Above Or less Roundness Perpendicularity Flatness [μm] 120 180 5 180 250 7 250 315 8 315 400 9 400 500 10 500 630 11 Standard dimension d, D [mm] Table 10 A Table 10 φd A Table 10 φD B Table 10 For the fit depth of the housing, see Table 11 as a guide. Table 11 Housing Fit Depth for Model RW Table 10 B Table 10 Machining accuracy of peripheral part Fit depth: H If positioning accuracy is required 0.15 to 0.25×B If an applied load is large 0.50 to 0.75×B If high rigidity is required 0.75 to 1.00×B B Use of fit H H:Fit depth B:Bearing width Fit depth of the housing For the mating bolt holes for securing model RW-X, the values in Table 12 are recommended. Recommended bolt hole dimensions Model No. φd2 Unit: mm h Table 12 Recommended Bolt Hole Dimensions of the Mating Part for Model RW-X Bolt size d1 d2 h RW228 M6 7 11 6.5 RW297 M8 9.3 14.5 8.6 RW445 M8 9.3 14.5 8.6 φd1 6 007-0710_P03-H4.indd 6 10.8.18 2:44:32 PM Product Overview Double-Row Angular Contact Roller Rings <RW> Procedure for Assembly When assembling model RW, follow the steps below. [Inspect the parts prior to assembly] Thoroughly clean the housing and other parts to be assembled, and make sure that no burrs or knots are present. [Install the bearing to the housing or shaft] The product tends to tilt during installation. To prevent this, gradually drive the product into the housing or onto the shaft by gently tapping it with a plastic or copper mallet while keeping it perpendicular. Continue to tap until the bearing is properly contacting the reference surface. Note) When installing the inner ring, only tap the inner ring; when installing the outer ring, only tap the outer ring. [Tighten the mounting bolts] (1) Install and align the ring with the required rotational accuracy. (2) Place model RW onto the housing. Align model RW with the mounting holes. (3) Insert the securing bolts into the holes. Turn the bolts by hand to make sure they do not show skewing which indicates misalignment of the holes. (4) Fasten the mounting bolts in three to four steps from loose to fully fastened. Secure the bolts in a diagonal order. (Figure 1) (5) When tightening the securing bolts, use a torque wrench and evenly tighten the bolts according to the values in Table 13. 17 1 9 24 16 5 25 13 4 22 19 14 7 23 2 10 12 29 Model No. Bolt size Tightening torque [N-m] RW228 M6 14 RW297 M8 30 RW445 M8 30 20 3 4 19 30 11 14 27 22 7 6 15 28 13 12 3 8 21 20 11 Table 13 Bolt Tightening Torque for Mounting Model RW 24 5 8 21 1 32 9 17 16 6 23 18 In the case of 24 bolts 15 31 10 2 18 26 In the case of 32 bolts Figure 1: Example of bolt tightening sequence Permissible Rotation Speed Table 14 shows the permissible rotation speed of model RW. Table 14 Permissible Rotation Speed of Model RW Model No. Permissible rotation speed [min-1] RW228 350 RW297 270 RW445 180 Note 1) The values in Table 14 assume operation under no load. If a large load is applied or the permissible rotation speed is exceeded, contact THK. Note 2) Depending on the lubrication or the load conditions, the product may generate considerable heat. [Lubrication Specifications] For the lubrication specifications of model RW, the lubricants in Table 15 are recommended. Model RW contains THK AFB-LF Grease as standard. Table 15 Recommended Lubrication Specifications Lubrication specifications Recommended lubricant Grease lubrication THK AFB-LF Grease (standard grease) Oil lubrication ISO VG68 Oil 7 007-0710_P03-H4.indd 7 10.8.18 2:44:33 PM Model Number Coding RW297 UU CC0 P2 B G X −N Option symbol No Symbol : No accessory -N : Grease nipple attached (A-PT1/8) Inner Ring Hole symbol No Symbol : Inner ring counterbore hole X : Inner ring tapped hole (through hole) Mounting Hole Orientation symbol【excluding X type】 No Symbol : The counterbore holes of the inner and outer rings face the same direction G : The counterbore holes of the inner and outer rings face opposite direction Sub-part Accuracy symbol No Symbol : Rotational Accuracy of the Inner Ring R : Rotational Accuracy of the Outer Ring B : Rotational Accuracy of the Inner/Outer Rings Accuracy symbol No Symbol : 5-grade rotational accuracy P4 : 4-grade rotational accuracy P2 : 2-grade rotational accuracy USP : USP-grade rotational accuracy TSP : USP-grade rotational accuracy + wobbling accuracy Radial clearance symbol CC0 :Minus clearance (preload) Seal symbol No Symbol : Without seal UU : Seal attached on both ends U : Seal attached on either end (counterbore side of the outer ring) UT : Seal attached on either end (opposite to the counter-bore of the outer ring) Model No. 8 007-0710_P03-H4.indd 8 10.8.18 2:44:33 PM Dimensional Table Double-Row Angular Contact Roller Rings <RW> 2-greasing hole PCD2 PCD1 L2 L1 2-greasing hole φd B r r φD RW228 to RW445 RW228G to RW445G RW228X to RW445X Main dimensions Model No. Inner diameter Roller Outer pitch circle diameter diameter Width Shoulder height Greasing hole Basic load rating (radial) C C0 d D dp B Hole diameter L1 L2 rmin ds Dh [kN] [kN] 160 295 228.8 35 Rc1/8 10.5 24.5 2 220 240 58.4 158 210 380 299.2 40 Rc1/8 12 28 2.5 285 315 101 287 350 540 445.4 50 Rc1/8 15 35 2.5 425 465 214 647 RW228(G) RW228X RW297(G) RW297X RW445(G) RW445X 9 007-0710_P03-H4.indd 9 10.8.18 2:44:33 PM PCD2 Model RW φds Model RW…UU PCD1 Model RW…U φDh Model RW…UT Option 10 19.5 * Accessories for lubrication (piping joint, grease fitting, 11.5 etc.) other than the standard option may also be attached. For inquiry, contact THK (for other accessories for R1/8 lubrication, see section “Lubrication Accessories” in 11.5 the general catalog). Grease nipple (type A-PT1/8) Unit: mm Mass Mounting hole dimensions Inner ring [kg] PCD1 12 184 Outer ring Mounting hole PCD 2 Model No. Mounting hole 24-φ7 through φ11 counterbore depth 24.5 RW228(G) 270 24-φ7 through φ11 counterbore depth 24.5 24-M6 depth 18 RW228X 24-φ9.3 through φ14.5 counterbore depth 28 22 240 RW297(G) 350 24-φ9.3 through φ14.5 counterbore depth 28 24-M8 depth 24 RW297X 32-φ9.3 through φ14.5 counterbore depth 35 47 385 RW445(G) 505 32-M8 depth 24 32-φ9.3 through φ14.5 counterbore depth 35 RW445X 10 007-0710_P03-H4.indd 10 10.8.18 2:44:34 PM Double-Row Angular Contact Roller Rings RW ●Precautions on Handling Precautions on Use · Do not disassemble the Double-Row Angular Contact Roller Rings unit. · Dropping or hitting the Double-Row Angular Contact Roller Rings unit may damage it. Applying an impact force to the product could cause functional loss even if the product looks intact. ●Lubrication · Since each Double-Row Angular Contact Roller Rings unit contains high-quality lithium soap group grease No. 2 (THK AFB-LF Grease), you can start using the product without replenishing grease. However, the product requires regular lubrication since it has a smaller internal space than ordinary roller bearings and because the rollers need frequent lubrication due to their rolling contact structure. To replenish grease, it is necessary to provide a grease path that leads to the oil holes formed on the circumference of the outer ring. As for the lubrication interval, normally replenish grease of the same type while rotating the ring so that it is distributed throughout the interior of the bearing at least every six to twelve months even if the product rotates infrequently. When the bearing is filled up with grease, the initial rotational torque temporarily increases due to the resistance of the grease. However, surplus grease will run out of the seals and the torque will return to the normal level in a short period. · Do not mix greases with different physical properties. · In locations exposed to constant vibrations or in special environments such as clean rooms, vacuum and low/high temperature, normal lubricants may not be used. Contact THK for details. · When planning to use a special lubricant, or use the product other than with grease lubrication, contact THK before use. ●Precautions on Use · Entrance of foreign material may cause functional loss. Prevent foreign material, such as dust or cutting chips, from entering the product. · Contact THK if you desire to use the product at a temperature above 80°C. · Avoid an environment where a coolant may penetrate into the Double-Row Angular Contact Roller Rings unit. · If foreign material adheres to the product, replenish the lubricant after cleaning the product with clean kerosene. · When using the product in locations exposed to constant vibrations or in special environments such as clean rooms, vacuum and low/high temperature, contact THK in advance. · The seal of the Double-Row Angular Contact Roller Rings unit is a dust seal, and cannot prevent the entrance of fine dust or liquid foreign material. ● “LM GUIDE,” and “ ” are registered trademarks of THK CO., LTD. ● The photo may differ slightly in appearance from the actual product. ● The appearance and specifications of the product are subject to change without notice. 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